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From: 11/6/78 11:38am Boston, MA
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posted July 01, 2008 05:14 PM         

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This is from a book by Buddhist teacher, Cheri Huber,
called "Making A Change for Good, A Guide to Compassionate Self-Discipline"

The Two Forms of Self-Discipline

Harsh and Punishing:
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"Do not give in to weaknesss"
"Push ahead no matter what"
"Your lack of resolve is pathetic"
"You're a failure if you quit"

Supported, Assisted, and Nurtured:
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"I will not abandon myself no matter what"
"I will ask for help if I need it"
"Deep down this is what I really want"
"I know I cannot fail if I do this with love"

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posted July 02, 2008 12:46 AM         

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Sounds like a good book!

I'm happy to say I spend 95% of my time practicing the second form of discipline.

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posted July 02, 2008 05:42 AM         

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You need to combine the two.
Sometimes you just have to do number one and not allow yourself the luxury of number 2.
I have often been heard giving myself the "For the love of God, stop whining and just do it " speech.
It has often made me surprise myself at how resilient I can be with the resultant rise in self empowerment.

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posted July 02, 2008 08:31 PM         

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Numbers 1 and 2?

Where's BlueRoamer? lol

Personally, I can't live without doing number 1 or 2...

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From: Sydney, Australia. Cancer Sun.....Gemini Moon.....Aqua Rising
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posted July 02, 2008 09:44 PM         

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"I will not abandon myself no matter what"

This has been my life motto..even in the depths of my dark childhood...

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posted July 02, 2008 10:11 PM         

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Where's BlueRoamer? lol
hahahahaha

I won't ever adandon myself either... i'm close at the moment - but l won't.

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posted July 02, 2008 10:11 PM         

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Where's BlueRoamer? lol
hahahahaha

I won't ever adandon myself either... i'm close at the moment - but l won't.

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